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This is `Apartheid` Poster Contest

HELP FIGHT INJUSTICE, HELP THE WORLD UNDERSTAND ISRAELI APARTHEID. WE ARE CALLING ON ACTIVISTS AND ARTISTS TO SUBMIT A POSTER TO THE "THIS IS APARHTEID POSTER CONTEST"

(WEST BANK, Occupied Palestine) - Art has always been an important part of liberation struggles. Images inspire and convey concepts beyond words.

Montford Point Marines Honored with Congressional Gold Medal

Approximately 20,000 African American recruits were trained at Montford Point during World War II.

(WASHINGTON DC) - The first African American Marines, also known as Montford Point Marines, were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in a ceremony in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center today.

Nobel Peace Laureate Mairead Maguire says `NO to War in Syria` Calling for all Inclusive Dialogue to Solve the Conflict

Máiread insists “that a peaceful and just society can be achieved only through nonviolent means and that the path to peace lies in each of our hearts.”

(BELFAST / CLERMONT) - People around the world are deeply concerned about the ongoing crisis in Syria.

Simulating an Iranian Attack on Israel - Why?

An Israeli attack on Iran could set the region on fire and leave the U.S. with no choice but to become fully engaged militarily.

(LONDON) - According to reports, the U.S. and Israel are going to hold their largest ever joint military exercise shortly before American voters decide whether to give Obama a second term in the White House.

The exercise, involving thousands of soldiers and the most advanced anti-missile defense systems, will simulate simultaneous attacks from Iran and Syria.

Gusty Storms Threaten Massive Colorado Wildfire

More than 32,000 people have been ordered to evacuate across El Paso county, Colo., including nearly 10,000 in the city limits of Colorado Springs.

(STATE COLLEGE, PA Accuweather.com) - A large and growing wildfire burning out of control near Colorado Springs, Colo., has destroyed numerous homes and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people on Tuesday.

Syrian Air Defense Stands Firm against NATO Test

The “multifunctional” Turkish plane provocation will be used to discredit the Moscow efforts aimed at finding solution to the Syrian crisis and making Russia-Turkey dialogue even less distinct.

(ROME) - Ankara is trying to get the most out of the incident when a Turkish reconnaissance aircraft was downed flying over the Syrian territorial waters on June 22.

Nihal Files Fresh Motion in District Court of Colombo over Hotel Developers

Letters sent to Directors notifying them of personal liability for loss of over Rs. 7 b to the state.

(COLOMBO, Sri Lanka Daily FT) - Lawyers for Nihal Sri Ameresekere has filed a Motion on 19 June in the District Court of Colombo Case No. 217/CO with copies of Letters sent by them to seven Government Directors of Hilton.

Church of the Nativity Sanctuary Seekers Still in Exile After 10 Years, Why?

It is expected Mursi will at least allow greater freedom to travel across Gaza's Rafah crossing into Egypt.

(LONDON) - The election of Egypt's president Muhammad Mursi has drawn attention to the long-forgotten Palestinians exiled to Gaza after the Israelis’ infamous siege of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem 10 years ago.

Refugees for 20 Years, Tamil Catholic Families Forced to Live in the Jungle

In practice, for more than 20 years they have not had a home, or jobs to be able to survive.

(MANAAR, Sri Lanka AsiaNews) - There are 145 families, 285 Tamil Catholics from the village of Mullikulam in Mannar District (Northern Province, Sri Lanka).

Stop the Tamil Land Grab by Sri Lankan Forces and Buddhist Monks

We all must put our foot down over this, please sign the petition - Salem-News.com

(JAFFNA, Sri Lanka) - After the end of Civil war in Sri Lanka in May 2009, Tamils are facing more and more hardship to carry on their livelihood.